The sightseeing transport and support activities for transport market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.42 trillion in 2024 to $1.53 trillion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to tourism industry growth, cultural exchange, economic growth, marketing and promotion, events, and festivals.
The sightseeing transport and support activities for transport market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.93 trillion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to global tourism recovery, sustainable tourism practices, rise in solo travel, cultural and heritage tourism, rise of experiential tourism. Major trends in the forecast period include personalized and customized experiences, popularity of electric and sustainable transportation, digitalization of booking and planning, health and safety protocols, culinary and gastronomic sightseeing.
The sightseeing transportation and support activities for the transportation market are anticipated to experience growth, propelled by the increasing trend in tourism. Tourism, involving the pursuit of leisure and relaxation away from home, often relies on businesses offering transportation and support services for sightseeing. The global international tourist arrivals in 2022 reached 917 million, marking a substantial increase from 2021, as reported by the United Nations World Tourism Organization. This surge in tourism is expected to drive the growth of sightseeing transportation and support activities for the transportation market.
A significant driver for the sightseeing transport market is the escalating demand for cruise travel. Cruise tourism, characterized by leisure voyages on large ships with various amenities, contributes significantly to the sightseeing transport and support activities for transportation. According to the Cruise Lines International Association, expedition cruises experienced a 70% growth in passenger traffic in 2022 compared to the previous five years. Specifically, expedition cruise travel to Antarctica saw a remarkable 51% increase in 2022. This growing demand for cruise travel is anticipated to fuel the growth of sightseeing transport and support activities for the transport market.
Technological advancements represent a prominent trend in this market, with companies focusing on innovation to strengthen their market position. In November 2022, the Beijing Institute of Technology Chongqing Innovation Center introduced the world's first manned two-seat smart split-type flying car. This innovative flying car is designed for logistics, urgent rescue, and sightseeing, showcasing smart sensor technology for seamless transitions between ground and air travel.
Strategic partnerships are another approach adopted by major companies in the sightseeing transport and support activities for the transport market. For instance, Palisis, a Switzerland-based software company, announced a partnership with Ticketer, a UK-based electronic ticket machine brand, in February 2022. This partnership aims to enhance ticketing and connectivity in the tourism industry by integrating the Ticketer platform with Palisis, allowing operators to make tickets available through online marketplaces and facilitating the sale of integrated transportation services.
In May 2024, Big Bus Tours, a UK-based sightseeing bus tour company, acquired Tour Dubai for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enhances Big Bus Tours' presence in the Middle East and expands its range of premium sightseeing experiences. Tour Dubai is a UAE-based company specializing in sightseeing and tours.
Major companies operating in the sightseeing transport and support activities for transport market include Gray Line Worldwide, IMPRESS Destination Services, Network Executive Limousine Ltd., NLS Transport Services Pte Ltd., Viator, Generbus Srl, KLOOK TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED, Toronto Bus Company, French Riviera Sightseeing, Orlando Heli-Tours, Zohery Tours, De Palm Tours, Tourism Tiger, Anaheim Tour Company, Grand Canyon Airlines Inc, City Sightseeing Worldwide, Big Bus Tours, The Original Tour, Coach USA, Red and White Fleet, Hornblower Cruises & Events, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean International, Carnival Corporation & plc, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., MSC Cruises S.A., Viking Cruises, Seabourn Cruise Line, Crystal Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, American Cruise Lines, Rocky Mountaineer, Alaska Railroad Corporation, VIA Rail Canada, Belmond Ltd.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the sightseeing transport and support activities for the transport market in 2024. The regions covered in the sightseeing transport and support activities for transport market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the sightseeing transport and support activities for transport market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
Sightseeing transportation and support activities for transport encompass the segment of transportation services dedicated to providing entertainment and recreation through the use of transportation equipment. Additionally, these activities offer services to other transportation sectors, enhancing their overall service quality. The primary purpose is to offer recreation and entertainment experiences utilizing various modes of transportation.
The main types of sightseeing transport and support activities for transport include air transportation, rail transportation, water transportation, road transportation, freight transportation arrangements, and others. Support activities for air transportation involve organizations primarily engaged in delivering specialized services for air transportation, such as air traffic control, aircraft cleaning and janitorial services, aircraft servicing and repairing (except on a factory basis), among others. These services encompass aerial services, nautical services (excluding cruises), cruises, ground services, and more. They cater to various end-users, including individuals, tour operators, conventions, visitor bureaus, hotels, motels, and others.
The sightseeing transport and support activities for transport market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides sightseeing transport and support activities for transport market statistics, including sightseeing transport and support activities for transport market industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a sightseeing transport and support activities for transport market share, detailed sightseeing transport and support activities for transport market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the sightseeing transport and support activities for transport market industry. This sightseeing transport and support activities for transport market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
The sightseeing transportation and support activities for transport include revenues earned by entities by providing services such as tram sightseeing rides, ropeway rides, towing, and more. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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The sightseeing transport and support activities for transport market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.93 trillion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to global tourism recovery, sustainable tourism practices, rise in solo travel, cultural and heritage tourism, rise of experiential tourism. Major trends in the forecast period include personalized and customized experiences, popularity of electric and sustainable transportation, digitalization of booking and planning, health and safety protocols, culinary and gastronomic sightseeing.
The sightseeing transportation and support activities for the transportation market are anticipated to experience growth, propelled by the increasing trend in tourism. Tourism, involving the pursuit of leisure and relaxation away from home, often relies on businesses offering transportation and support services for sightseeing. The global international tourist arrivals in 2022 reached 917 million, marking a substantial increase from 2021, as reported by the United Nations World Tourism Organization. This surge in tourism is expected to drive the growth of sightseeing transportation and support activities for the transportation market.
A significant driver for the sightseeing transport market is the escalating demand for cruise travel. Cruise tourism, characterized by leisure voyages on large ships with various amenities, contributes significantly to the sightseeing transport and support activities for transportation. According to the Cruise Lines International Association, expedition cruises experienced a 70% growth in passenger traffic in 2022 compared to the previous five years. Specifically, expedition cruise travel to Antarctica saw a remarkable 51% increase in 2022. This growing demand for cruise travel is anticipated to fuel the growth of sightseeing transport and support activities for the transport market.
Technological advancements represent a prominent trend in this market, with companies focusing on innovation to strengthen their market position. In November 2022, the Beijing Institute of Technology Chongqing Innovation Center introduced the world's first manned two-seat smart split-type flying car. This innovative flying car is designed for logistics, urgent rescue, and sightseeing, showcasing smart sensor technology for seamless transitions between ground and air travel.
Strategic partnerships are another approach adopted by major companies in the sightseeing transport and support activities for the transport market. For instance, Palisis, a Switzerland-based software company, announced a partnership with Ticketer, a UK-based electronic ticket machine brand, in February 2022. This partnership aims to enhance ticketing and connectivity in the tourism industry by integrating the Ticketer platform with Palisis, allowing operators to make tickets available through online marketplaces and facilitating the sale of integrated transportation services.
In May 2024, Big Bus Tours, a UK-based sightseeing bus tour company, acquired Tour Dubai for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enhances Big Bus Tours' presence in the Middle East and expands its range of premium sightseeing experiences. Tour Dubai is a UAE-based company specializing in sightseeing and tours.
Major companies operating in the sightseeing transport and support activities for transport market include Gray Line Worldwide, IMPRESS Destination Services, Network Executive Limousine Ltd., NLS Transport Services Pte Ltd., Viator, Generbus Srl, KLOOK TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED, Toronto Bus Company, French Riviera Sightseeing, Orlando Heli-Tours, Zohery Tours, De Palm Tours, Tourism Tiger, Anaheim Tour Company, Grand Canyon Airlines Inc, City Sightseeing Worldwide, Big Bus Tours, The Original Tour, Coach USA, Red and White Fleet, Hornblower Cruises & Events, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean International, Carnival Corporation & plc, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., MSC Cruises S.A., Viking Cruises, Seabourn Cruise Line, Crystal Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, American Cruise Lines, Rocky Mountaineer, Alaska Railroad Corporation, VIA Rail Canada, Belmond Ltd.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the sightseeing transport and support activities for the transport market in 2024. The regions covered in the sightseeing transport and support activities for transport market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the sightseeing transport and support activities for transport market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
Sightseeing transportation and support activities for transport encompass the segment of transportation services dedicated to providing entertainment and recreation through the use of transportation equipment. Additionally, these activities offer services to other transportation sectors, enhancing their overall service quality. The primary purpose is to offer recreation and entertainment experiences utilizing various modes of transportation.
The main types of sightseeing transport and support activities for transport include air transportation, rail transportation, water transportation, road transportation, freight transportation arrangements, and others. Support activities for air transportation involve organizations primarily engaged in delivering specialized services for air transportation, such as air traffic control, aircraft cleaning and janitorial services, aircraft servicing and repairing (except on a factory basis), among others. These services encompass aerial services, nautical services (excluding cruises), cruises, ground services, and more. They cater to various end-users, including individuals, tour operators, conventions, visitor bureaus, hotels, motels, and others.
The sightseeing transport and support activities for transport market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides sightseeing transport and support activities for transport market statistics, including sightseeing transport and support activities for transport market industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a sightseeing transport and support activities for transport market share, detailed sightseeing transport and support activities for transport market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the sightseeing transport and support activities for transport market industry. This sightseeing transport and support activities for transport market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
The sightseeing transportation and support activities for transport include revenues earned by entities by providing services such as tram sightseeing rides, ropeway rides, towing, and more. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary2. Sightseeing Transport and Support Activities For Transport Market Characteristics3. Sightseeing Transport and Support Activities For Transport Market Trends and Strategies4. Sightseeing Transport and Support Activities For Transport Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including the Impact of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, and the Recovery from COVID-19 on the Market32. Global Sightseeing Transport and Support Activities For Transport Market Competitive Benchmarking and Dashboard33. Key Mergers and Acquisitions in the Sightseeing Transport and Support Activities For Transport Market34. Recent Developments in the Sightseeing Transport and Support Activities For Transport Market
5. Global Sightseeing Transport and Support Activities For Transport Growth Analysis and Strategic Analysis Framework
6. Sightseeing Transport and Support Activities For Transport Market Segmentation
7. Sightseeing Transport and Support Activities For Transport Market Regional and Country Analysis
8. Asia-Pacific Sightseeing Transport and Support Activities For Transport Market
9. China Sightseeing Transport and Support Activities For Transport Market
10. India Sightseeing Transport and Support Activities For Transport Market
11. Japan Sightseeing Transport and Support Activities For Transport Market
12. Australia Sightseeing Transport and Support Activities For Transport Market
13. Indonesia Sightseeing Transport and Support Activities For Transport Market
14. South Korea Sightseeing Transport and Support Activities For Transport Market
15. Western Europe Sightseeing Transport and Support Activities For Transport Market
16. UK Sightseeing Transport and Support Activities For Transport Market
17. Germany Sightseeing Transport and Support Activities For Transport Market
18. France Sightseeing Transport and Support Activities For Transport Market
19. Italy Sightseeing Transport and Support Activities For Transport Market
20. Spain Sightseeing Transport and Support Activities For Transport Market
21. Eastern Europe Sightseeing Transport and Support Activities For Transport Market
22. Russia Sightseeing Transport and Support Activities For Transport Market
23. North America Sightseeing Transport and Support Activities For Transport Market
24. USA Sightseeing Transport and Support Activities For Transport Market
25. Canada Sightseeing Transport and Support Activities For Transport Market
26. South America Sightseeing Transport and Support Activities For Transport Market
27. Brazil Sightseeing Transport and Support Activities For Transport Market
28. Middle East Sightseeing Transport and Support Activities For Transport Market
29. Africa Sightseeing Transport and Support Activities For Transport Market
30. Sightseeing Transport and Support Activities For Transport Market Competitive Landscape and Company Profiles
31. Sightseeing Transport and Support Activities For Transport Market Other Major and Innovative Companies
35. Sightseeing Transport and Support Activities For Transport Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
36. Appendix
Executive Summary
Sightseeing Transport and Support Activities For Transport Global Market Report 2025 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses on sightseeing transport and support activities for transport market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Description
Where is the largest and fastest growing market for sightseeing transport and support activities for transport ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The sightseeing transport and support activities for transport market global report answers all these questions and many more.The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
- the market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- the market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- the forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
- the forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- the regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
- the competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- the trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:
1) by Type: Support Activities For Air Transportation; Support Activities For Rail Transportation; Support Activities For Water Transportation; Support Activities For Road Transportation; Freight Transportation Arrangement; Other Support Activities2) by Services: Aerial Services; Nautical Services (Excluding Cruises); Cruises; Ground Services; Other Services
3) by End-User: Individuals; Tour Operators; Convention and Visitor Bureaus; Hotels and Motels; Other End-Users
Subsegments:
1) by Support Activities For Air Transportation: Ground Handling Services; Air Traffic Control Services; Airport Management Services; Aircraft Maintenance and Repair Services2) by Support Activities For Rail Transportation: Rail Yard Operations; Maintenance of Way Services; Rail Logistics and Freight Forwarding; Signal and Communication System Services
3) by Support Activities For Water Transportation: Port Management and Operations; Vessel Traffic Services; Cargo Handling Services; Marine Logistics and Freight Forwarding
4) by Support Activities For Road Transportation: Trucking Dispatch Services; Freight Brokerage; Road Maintenance Services; Vehicle Leasing and Rental Services
5) by Freight Transportation Arrangement: Freight Forwarding Services; Customs Brokerage Services; Load Planning and Optimization Services; Freight Insurance Services
6) by Other Support Activities: Travel Agency Services; Tour Operator Services; Travel Insurance Services; Transportation Consulting Services
Key Companies Mentioned: Gray Line Worldwide; IMPRESS Destination Services; Network Executive Limousine Ltd.; NLS Transport Services Pte Ltd.; Viator
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita.
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
Delivery Format: PDF, Word and Excel Data Dashboard.
Companies Mentioned
Some of the major companies featured in this Sightseeing Transport and Support Activities for Transport market report include:- Gray Line Worldwide
- IMPRESS Destination Services
- Network Executive Limousine Ltd.
- NLS Transport Services Pte Ltd.
- Viator
- Generbus Srl
- KLOOK TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
- Toronto Bus Company
- French Riviera Sightseeing
- Orlando Heli-Tours
- Zohery Tours
- De Palm Tours
- Tourism Tiger
- Anaheim Tour Company
- Grand Canyon Airlines Inc
- City Sightseeing Worldwide
- Big Bus Tours
- The Original Tour
- Coach USA
- Red and White Fleet
- Hornblower Cruises & Events
- Princess Cruises
- Royal Caribbean International
- Carnival Corporation & plc
- Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
- MSC Cruises S.A.
- Viking Cruises
- Seabourn Cruise Line
- Crystal Cruises
- Disney Cruise Line
- American Cruise Lines
- Rocky Mountaineer
- Alaska Railroad Corporation
- VIA Rail Canada
- Belmond Ltd.
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 200 |
| Published | February 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 - 2029 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 1533.34 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 1939.44 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 6.0% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 35 |
